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Oct 4Liked by Robert Leonard

Robert, that was a tribute written from the soul in precisely the way a true Iowa writer in love with his craft could only do! It was a beautiful expression of love and caring that few ever get from any short term encounter with so many strangers, soon to be friends! Thank you for your insight!

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Oct 4Liked by Robert Leonard

Beautiful. Honored to have met so many of the people behind these words.

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Oct 4Liked by Robert Leonard

Wonderful summation! Now I want to know who each of these writers are so I can follow them! Please…and thank you!

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Dudley, here. You made my she-human cry.

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Oct 4Liked by Robert Leonard

That was very nice. Your words kinda put me there in the moments you described and I could picture the people.

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Oct 4Liked by Robert Leonard

Fantastic. I'm usually content to be at home in my feeble body and still somewhat active mind but that made me wish I could still physically be part of such a group.

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OMG. I have no words to describe these words.

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Oct 4Liked by Robert Leonard

Pretty compelling report and enticement for number 1V... !

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Your admiration for others in your profession is generous, articulate, and moving. Lifting others up … that is what truly talented people do.

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Soulful writing from the always brilliant Bob Leonard.

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Oct 4Liked by Robert Leonard

I really enjoyed reading Robert Leonard's take on the Workshop. Especially, his "were written on a kite I would try to climb the string so I could read it". Thanks for sharing all these special moments.

Cherie

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Bob, this brought tears to my eyes. OWR perfectly captured.

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Your words brought tears as I remember those who I met. Multiple generations teaching each other. Community.

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Amen.

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Oct 6Liked by Robert Leonard

So blessed to know you Dr. Bob. ❤️ Until next year.

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Oct 6Liked by Robert Leonard

I have been living vicariously through all the updates about this year's retreat. There is nothing like it!

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